How Do I Edit a Custom Hatch in AutoCAD?

You can edit a custom hatch in AutoCAD by modifying its properties within the Hatch and Gradient dialog box.

Editing Existing Custom Hatch Patterns

1. Open the Hatch and Gradient dialog box: Click the Hatch button on the Home tab or type HATCH on the command line.
2. Select the custom hatch pattern: From the Pattern list, choose the custom hatch pattern you want to edit.
3. Access the Pattern Properties: Click the Pattern Properties button to open the Pattern Properties dialog box.
4. Modify Hatch Properties: Within the Pattern Properties dialog box, you can:
   • Change the angle: Modify the angle of the hatch pattern.
   • Adjust the scale: Increase or decrease the size of the hatch pattern.
   • Edit the pattern definition: Modify the individual lines and spaces within the hatch pattern.
5. Apply Changes: Click OK to close the Pattern Properties dialog box and apply the changes to the hatch pattern.
6. Save the Custom Hatch: Click OK in the Hatch and Gradient dialog box to save the modified hatch pattern.

Creating a New Custom Hatch Pattern

1. Open the Hatch and Gradient dialog box: Click the Hatch button on the Home tab or type HATCH on the command line.
2. Access the Custom Patterns Tab: Click the Custom Patterns tab.
3. Create a New Pattern: Click the New button to create a new custom hatch pattern.
4. Define the Pattern: In the Pattern Properties dialog box, define the hatch pattern by specifying the lines and spaces.
5. Save the Custom Hatch: Click OK in the Hatch and Gradient dialog box to save the new hatch pattern.

Example: Modifying a Custom Hatch Pattern

Let's say you have a custom hatch pattern called "Brick" that you want to make larger.

1. Open the Hatch and Gradient dialog box.
2. Select "Brick" from the Pattern list.
3. Click the Pattern Properties button.
4. In the Pattern Properties dialog box, increase the Scale value to make the bricks larger.
5. Click OK to apply the changes.
6. Click OK to save the modified "Brick" hatch pattern.

By following these steps, you can easily edit and create custom hatch patterns in AutoCAD to meet your specific design needs.